The crossing in Yardley, Birmingham where Alice Lucas was killed in the hit-and-run

“The impact on those nearest to her must be enormous.

“The visibility and weather conditions were good.

“You should have been able to see her had you been travelling at the proper speed and keeping a proper lookout.”

He was also banned from the roads for three years.

Prosecutor Rhydian James told the court that Teague had been driving in the outside lane of the out-of-city carriageway at an estimated speed of around 60mph.

He said: “It was not known whether the lights on the crossing were on green or red.

“Mrs Lucas was seen striding quickly towards the central reservation when she was struck.

“She died at the scene.

“The collision shattered the Astra’s windscreen but, after slowing briefly, the defendant carried on and collided with another vehicle further down the road.

“He finally returned to his ex-girlfriend’s home in Solihull, having taken the car without her permission.”

Kate Thomas, defending, said Teague was profoundly remorseful for his actions.

After the case PC Stuart Thorpe, from West Midlands Police, said: “This was a tragic case where an elderly lady has lost her life and a family has been left devastated by a moment of dangerous driving.

“Thankfully, the person responsible has saved the family the time and pain of enduring a lengthy court process, and he has admitted all of his actions which culminated in Mrs Lucas’ death.

“We hope that the family can now take some comfort from this sentence.”

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